Balls & Galas: November 13-December 11
By • November 12, 2024 0 63
Grab your calendar! Below is a guide to the balls and galas taking place between Nov. 13 and Dec. 11, when The Georgetowner’s next print issue will be published.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Wendt Center for Loss and Healing’s 49th Anniversary Benefit
6:30 p.m., The Four Seasons, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
The Wendt Center does important work to support children and adults grieving traumatic loss in and around Washington, D.C.
Thursday, Nov. 14
Global Leadership Awards Gala of the International Student House of Washington, D.C.
6 p.m., National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW
This year’s Global Leadership awardee and keynote speaker is the Hon. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Washington Business Hall of Fame
5:30 p.m., The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW
The 2024 laureates are: Rosie Allen-Herring, president and CEO, United Way NCA; Nate Davis, retired chairman and CEO, Stride Learning; Geoffrey Pohanka, chairman, Pohanka Auto Group; and Kevin C. Virostek, retired Greater Washington Managing Partner, EY.
Thursday, Nov. 21
2024 Marie Curie Legacy Dinner
6:30 p.m., French Ambassador’s Residence, 2221 Kalorama Road NW
The dinner celebrates cancer treatment and diagnosis advancements by Institut Curie.
Saturday, Nov. 23
TransformerDC 20th Annual Benefit Auction Gala
6:30 p.m., Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
This year’s diplomatic chair is Austrian Ambassador Petra Schneebauer; the honorary chairs are Mera and Don Rubell.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Woodley House’s 28th Annual Movie Benefit
5:30 p.m., J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse, 8606 Colesville Road, Silver Spring
The benefit supports critical housing and services for individuals living with mental illness. A screening at AFI of “Conclave” will follow the reception.
Saturday, Dec. 7
National Children’s Museum’s Dreamers Gala
6 p.m., Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW
The 50th Anniversary Dreamers Gala will celebrate the impact of the museum’s first half-century.
Sunday, Dec. 8
The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker Tea Party
3 p.m., The Waldorf Astoria, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Tea party tickets include tickets to either the matinee or evening performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Warner Theatre.
47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F St. NW
The 2024 honorees are: Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval and the Apollo.
